Shiva Shrestha

Acting

Shiva Shrestha

Born 1953-06-20 · Kathmandu, Nepal

Shiva Shrestha (born June 20, 1953), widely revered as the "Action King" of Nepali cinema, is a legendary superstar whose career defined the industry's golden era throughout the 1980s and 90s. After making a massive debut in the 1982 hit Jeevan Rekha, he became a household name through iconic films like Kanchhi and Chino, the latter of which remains one of the most successful films in Nepali history. Shrestha is uniquely distinguished as the only Nepali actor to achieve significant international stardom in Pakistan, where he headlined numerous Urdu-language blockbusters such as Lawa and Hum Ek Hai during the mid-1980s. Known for his high-energy stunts, distinct dancing style, and his persona as the beloved "Thuldai," he has successfully transitioned from a leading action hero to a respected producer and mentor, continuing to influence the industry into 2026 by supporting new talent and appearing in major projects like Prem Geet 3.

Acting credits

Badlido Aakash poster
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Deepa, raised in a strict traditional family, falls in love with Surendra, and with the support of her elder brother Shankar, the couple defies societal divisions and family opposition to build a life together.

Badlido Aakash

1983

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Pakistani Urdu-language film. It was directed by Mohammad Javed Fazil and is remembered for its distinct cross-border production between Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal.

Hum Sey Hai Zamana

1985

Gorkha Protector poster
NR

Martial arts sensation Shuny Bee strikes the city of Kathmandu as the Gorkha Protector, to stop the human trafficking of young innocent girls. Although it is a fiction movie, it is based on what is happening in real life situations for a long time in country of Nepal. He pledges to bring an end to this evil vice that has plagued his hometown.

Gorkha Protector

2012

Janma Bhoomi poster
8.6

Two brothers, unaware of their true relationship, unite to protect their ancestral village from a ruthless businessman whose greed threatens to destroy their home, proving that love, courage, and integrity can overcome corruption.

Janma Bhoomi

1995

Prem Geet 3 poster
10.0

The epic story of the mighty khazak kingdom from the beyul of himalayas set on an ancient periodic setup. The story revolves around two major characters PREM and GEET, where prem is supposed to be the heir to the throne as he was born on the most auspicious time according to astrology. However he had to overcome one obstacle, that is Prem (love) itself.

Prem Geet 3

2022

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Pakistani film.

Badla

1987

Pahaad poster
NR

The story about resilience of people living in the mountains of Nepal, navigating survival and hardship.

Pahaad

2026

Jivan Rekha poster
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Uma and Amit fall deeply in love, but their happiness is shattered when a tragic accident strikes on the very day they get married, putting their future and love to the ultimate test.

Jivan Rekha

1982

Swarga poster
NR

A story about daughter-in-law and mother-in-law and their atrocities.

Swarga

1994

Truck Driver poster
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A suicidal pregnant woman is saved and married by a secret admirer who raises her child, but their new life in Kathmandu takes unexpected, dramatic turns after a series of twists and betrayals.

Truck Driver

1994

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This film is a co-production between Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Zameen Aasmaan (1985)

1985

Lappan Chhappan 2 poster
NR

Set during a high-stakes political crisis, a political kingmaker and his underworld connections dispatch a criminal named Chamero to recover millions of dollars in black money to fund a political party's bid for power.

Lappan Chhappan 2

2020

Darpan Chhaya 2 poster
NR

A couple deeply enjoys each other's company, only to have their blossoming relationship upended by unforeseen twists of fate and the harsh realities of life.

Darpan Chhaya 2

2017

Chino poster
7.0

An unfortunate event separates two young brothers and are later united by the fate to resolve the burdening suffer their mother had been carrying for very long.

Chino

1991

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Eid-released Punjabi/Urdu film directed by Iqbal Kashmiri

Choron Ki Baraat

1987